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Tax Manager, Core Tax Services
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Responsibilities
Advises clients on tax implications of business objectives and selects alternative actions to reduce tax burden.
Acts as primary client contact for complex tax issues and communicates potential risks and policy changes.
Provides written tax advice and supports marketing, networking, and business development within the tax specialization area.
Tax Compliance
Ensures client compliance with all authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens.
Conducts top‑level reviews of tax returns (T/R) and resolves all tax issues, involving specialists when appropriate.
Communicates identified issues to client, Assurance, and other stakeholders.
Plans and reviews tax processes, budgeting, staffing, and monitoring of engagement process versus budget.
Manages timeliness of billing, collection of accounts receivable, and client expectations.
Research
Identifies required research, frames issues concisely, and reports analysis clearly.
Applies firm standards to preparation of WTA and tax returns and involves firm specialists as needed.
ASC 740 (FAS 109 And FIN 48) Tax Accruals
Applies firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding ASC 740 and FIN 48.
Explains income tax provision components and uncertain tax positions to clients and Assurance counterparts.
Utilizes and manages STS as needed and plans tax accrual reviews with budget, scope, and delivery dates.
Tax Consulting
Recommends and implements efficient methods to maximize client tax benefits.
Considers applicability of CTS and STS consulting specialties for each client.
Develops and implements work plans for ongoing client projects and serves as a technical resource.
Provides effective assistance with exam support and frames projects for delegation to seniors and associates.
Tax Specialization
Develops an in‑depth understanding of technical and practical issues in one or more taxation areas.
May organize and conduct internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization.
Strategy Development
Introduces new or improved ideas to improve client and firm positions.
Reviews studies of tax implications and offers alternative courses of action.
Leverages lessons learned on prior projects and offers input on process improvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects.
Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provides review comments.
Trains associates and seniors on current software tools and acts as a career advisor.
Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates and provides performance feedback.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics (required). Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation preferred.
Five (5) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience (required).
Prior supervisory experience (required).
Industry expertise in one or more tax specialty (preferred).
CPA certification, attorney admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, or IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) (required).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (preferred) and experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software (preferred).
Superior verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills; capacity to work well in a team; and executive presence (required).
Compensation California Range: $112,000 - $150,000 Colorado Range: $104,500 - $115,500 Illinois Range: $105,000 - $130,000 Maryland Range: $113,000 - $120,000 Massachusetts Range: $120,000 - $127,000 Minnesota Range: $90,000 - $120,000 New Jersey Range: $115,000 - $140,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $160,000 Washington Range: $107,400 - $126,900 Washington DC Range: $120,000 - $140,000
About BDO USA BDO is a global organization of consultants that helps people thrive every day. Our purpose of helping people thrive is at the heart of everything we do. Charitable benefit programs, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and comprehensive benefits offerings reflect our commitment to the well‑being of our people.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing, Accounting
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Tax Manager, Core Tax Services
role at
BDO USA
Responsibilities
Advises clients on tax implications of business objectives and selects alternative actions to reduce tax burden.
Acts as primary client contact for complex tax issues and communicates potential risks and policy changes.
Provides written tax advice and supports marketing, networking, and business development within the tax specialization area.
Tax Compliance
Ensures client compliance with all authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens.
Conducts top‑level reviews of tax returns (T/R) and resolves all tax issues, involving specialists when appropriate.
Communicates identified issues to client, Assurance, and other stakeholders.
Plans and reviews tax processes, budgeting, staffing, and monitoring of engagement process versus budget.
Manages timeliness of billing, collection of accounts receivable, and client expectations.
Research
Identifies required research, frames issues concisely, and reports analysis clearly.
Applies firm standards to preparation of WTA and tax returns and involves firm specialists as needed.
ASC 740 (FAS 109 And FIN 48) Tax Accruals
Applies firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding ASC 740 and FIN 48.
Explains income tax provision components and uncertain tax positions to clients and Assurance counterparts.
Utilizes and manages STS as needed and plans tax accrual reviews with budget, scope, and delivery dates.
Tax Consulting
Recommends and implements efficient methods to maximize client tax benefits.
Considers applicability of CTS and STS consulting specialties for each client.
Develops and implements work plans for ongoing client projects and serves as a technical resource.
Provides effective assistance with exam support and frames projects for delegation to seniors and associates.
Tax Specialization
Develops an in‑depth understanding of technical and practical issues in one or more taxation areas.
May organize and conduct internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization.
Strategy Development
Introduces new or improved ideas to improve client and firm positions.
Reviews studies of tax implications and offers alternative courses of action.
Leverages lessons learned on prior projects and offers input on process improvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects.
Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provides review comments.
Trains associates and seniors on current software tools and acts as a career advisor.
Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates and provides performance feedback.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics (required). Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation preferred.
Five (5) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience (required).
Prior supervisory experience (required).
Industry expertise in one or more tax specialty (preferred).
CPA certification, attorney admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, or IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) (required).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (preferred) and experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software (preferred).
Superior verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills; capacity to work well in a team; and executive presence (required).
Compensation California Range: $112,000 - $150,000 Colorado Range: $104,500 - $115,500 Illinois Range: $105,000 - $130,000 Maryland Range: $113,000 - $120,000 Massachusetts Range: $120,000 - $127,000 Minnesota Range: $90,000 - $120,000 New Jersey Range: $115,000 - $140,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $160,000 Washington Range: $107,400 - $126,900 Washington DC Range: $120,000 - $140,000
About BDO USA BDO is a global organization of consultants that helps people thrive every day. Our purpose of helping people thrive is at the heart of everything we do. Charitable benefit programs, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and comprehensive benefits offerings reflect our commitment to the well‑being of our people.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing, Accounting
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